In a two-year research project starting this summer, Great Smoky Mountains National Park will use a combination ... when weighing NPS operations like building a new trail or road and bring more ...

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is home to one of the largest black bear populations in the Eastern United States.

Going into the afternoon, this is your day to get out and play. Enjoy the sunshine out on the playground, a ride through ...

North Carolina is packed with historic sites and national historical landmarks that tell stories about the state’s fascinating role in forming the United States. Many of these beautiful buildings ...

The buildings here date back to 1789 ... The East Tennessee town is home to one of the entrances to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. There are plenty of activities in Townsend for outdoor ...

A series of five mountain ranges cradle this scenic location – the Pioneer Mountains, Boulder Mountains, Smoky Mountains ... landmarks in Idaho. Sawtooth National Recreation Area is a nature’s ...

An avid hiker and “dedicated” volunteer at Great Smoky Mountains National Park for more than two decades was found dead on the North Carolina side of the range nearly a week after going missing.

The Smokies are a beautiful place to explore in winter - but visitors should be prepared for snow, ice, high winds, bitter ...

A hiker missing in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park since Feb. 1 was found dead just before 2 p.m. Feb. 2, according to a news release from the National Park Service. Ann Houghton ...

A hiker missing in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park since Feb. 1 was found dead just before 2 p.m. Feb. 2, according to a news release from the National Park Service. Ann Houghton, 73, was ...